2024 Capital and Operating Budget

Each year, the Town of Cobourg undergoes an annual budget process to align the financial resources required to provide the programs and services that establish the high quality of life we enjoy in our community. The budget is presented by the Treasurer, with input from municipal staff on their individual departments. It is then presented to Council for review and deliberation prior to final approval.

Community Engagement Objective
The objectives of the 2024 budget survey is to gain insight for Council on the programs and services residents value the most and what they feel requires additional funding and staff attention. The results of the community engagement survey will be presented to Council prior to the detailed budget review session in January so that Council will have insight from the community as they make their final budget decisions.

Full-Detailed Budget Review by Council
On January 9, 2024, Council will review the draft budget in its entirety. During this meeting, Council may request additional information from staff or make adjustments to the draft budget.
Strategic Priorities and Policy Standing Committee Meeting
January 9, 2024, at 9:00 a.m.
Council Chambers
Members of the public are invited to attend in person or watch from home via the Town of Cobourg eScribe website.

Supporting Documents:

• Divisional Staff Detailed Budget Presentation
  • Detailed overview, of key operating and capital drivers, special projects, cost avoidance and saving initiatives.
• Draft Operating and Capital Budgets Estimates
  - Note: the Cobourg Police Service 2024 Operating and Capital budget is draft and has not yet been approved by the Cobourg Police Board.

Survey:
The 2024 Budget Survey closed on Friday, January 5, 2024 at 12:00pm. Thank you to everyone who participated. You can view the survey report here.

Stay Up to Date on the 2024 Budget:
Please follow the updates and discussion on Engage Cobourg and visit the Town of Cobourg's dedicated 2024 Budget webpage to learn more about how the Town of Cobourg determines its annual budget.

If you require any of the information in an accessible format, please contact the Communications Department at communications@cobourg.ca.